BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 1424
By: Gallegos
AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Counterclaims, which are initiated by a party, are not included in the actions on which a court can assess a fee. S.B. 1424 includes a counterclaim as an action on which a court is authorized to assess a fee.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 118.122, Local Government Code, to provide that the fee for "services rendered before judgment" under Section 118.121(1), includes a fee for the filing of a counterclaim. Makes conforming changes.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2005.